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Census Engagement Navigator Update

This interactive data visualization allows non-profits, government, and policy makers to identify areas that may need more engagement in Census Bureau surveys. 

The navigator combines the 2010 census mail return rate and the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates down to the census tract level.

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2018 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates

These statistics include language spoken at home, educational attainment, commute to work, employment, mortgage status and rent, as well as income, poverty and health insurance coverage. Here are some highlights:

• What Can You Learn About States from the American Community Survey?

• 2018 Median Household Income in the United States

• 2018 Poverty Rate in the United States

• 2018 Uninsured Rate in the United States

• Population Without Health Insurance Coverage by State: 2008 to 2018

• Type of Health Insurance Coverage by State: 2013, 2017, and 2018

• Uninsured Rate by State: 2008 to 2018

Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance

The Census Bureau recently announced its findings on income, poverty, and health insurance for the nation. The reports include statistics pertaining to the 2018 calendar year and compare trends over time.

• Measuring the Nation's Social and Economic Well-Being

Census Academy Featured Videos

Looking for an easy way to explore Census Bureau data on data.census.gov? These videos can help you get started.

Discover tricks to customize your view, and learn how to the download the data in two different formats.

Explore two easy options to navigate data.census.gov.

See how to visualize the most popular statistics for your area with data viz profiles.

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The Opportunity Project Prize Challenge is Live!

The Census Bureau will award a total of $100,000 across five categories through The Opportunity Project Prize Challenge. 

Powerful New Privacy Protection System for 2020

The 2020 Census will use a powerful new privacy protection system known as “differential privacy,” designed specifically for the digital age. 

Three Ways to Explore Census Bureau Data

You can now explore data training videos and courses by topic.

• Data Science and Visualization
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New and Noteworthy

• Where Same-Sex Couples Live
• Data Dissemination Transitions to data.census.gov
• Unmarried Partners More Diverse

Economic Census First Look Data

The Economic Census provides the most comprehensive and detailed statistics on employer businesses available, and serves as the benchmark for nearly every business survey conducted by the Census Bureau.

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Video: How to Access Economic Census Data On data.census.gov